.Study Skills for School Success

Study Tips

Set a regular time to study

Remove distractions

Have necessary supplies

Record assignments in an assignment book or on a calendar

Study Tips (cont’d)

Take notes in class

Manage your time

Study for tests

Organizing the Study Zone

Study Zone should have… • A special place where your child puts

parent notices.• Monthly calendar to write down ALL

activities and due dates. • Study times blocked off in advance.

Setting Study Zone Routines

Organize home/school communication papers.

Add new information to monthly calendar.

Parent checks Study Zone.

Student puts signed papers back in home/school communication folder

Student and parent create a To-Do list

Study Zone Routines (cont’d)

Turn off TV, radio, cell phones, and all other distracting devices.

Retrieve additional supplies if needed

Set time by estimating how long each assignment/review will take

Ask student to number assignments/subjects in order from first to last (Most difficult or least favorite assignment/subject first)

Best Study Practices When studying, students should:

• RECITE Describe or explain topics aloud; put in their own

words Teach the information to someone else Engage in a simulation or role play

• WRITE Make chapter study review cards Make flashcards (math facts, sight words,

vocabulary words and definitions) • VISUALIZE

Close eyes and “picture in mind” any charts, diagrams, words, maps, events, time period, scenes, experiments, or characters that they are trying to remember.

Reading Tips

Guidelines for Parents Encourage study habits. Set high standards/expectations. Pay attention to your child’s work habits,

learning style, and attitude towards school. Set routines for review times & stick to it. Stay available to provide assistance. Set a positive example of effective work

habits.

Guidelines for Parents

Build a partnership with your child’s teacher. Communicate with teacher any observations

during study/review time. Follow-up with the teacher’s suggestions and

resources. Arrange for a study buddy.

Recognize/reward student’s progress

10 Habits of Highly Effective Students

1. Do not try to cram all your studying into one session.

2. Plan when you're going to study.

3. Study at the same time.

4. Each study time should have a specific goal.

10 Habits of Highly Effective Students (cont’d)

5. Never procrastinate your planned study session.

6. Start with the most difficult subject.

7. Always review your notes before starting an assignment.

10 Habits of Highly Effective Students (cont’d)

8. Make sure you're not disturbed while studying.

9. Use study groups effectively.

10.Review notes, schoolwork and other class material on weekends.

**Study Skills Resources** 

Kindergarten

www.readingeggs.com

www.starfall.com

www.abcya.com

CoolMath4Kids.com

www.xtramath.org

studyisland.com

discoveryeducation.com

thinkcentralk-6.com

hoodamath.com

hoodaread.com

SpellingCity.com

Scholastic.com

BrainPop.com

Multiplication.com

StudyJams.scholastic.com

Chompchomp.com

powermylearning.com

Grades 1 - 8

Please visit the school’s website for a more comprehensive list of study resources by grade level

www.franklin-academy.org